Yes. The estrogen hormone increases the risk of deep vein clots, a dangerous condition, to about twice the baseline rate. It also increases the risk of cancer of the uterus unless combined with a Progesterone hormone. This combination protects the uterus but somewhat increases the risk of breast cancer, an effect not seen with estrogen alone. Hormone replacement also increases the risk of bleeding.

Yes, but... Remember that Estradiol levels are much higher during ovulation than those typically achieved during hrt. The focus has primarily been on the negative aspects of hrt rather than the health benefits. That's an inflammatory reaction to hrt, ignoring all the positive aspects of hrt. See a physician that focuses on the positive, while monitoring for the negative.

Many things. Testosterone in women has many functions. Besides its psychological and sexual effects, adequate levels of testosterone play an important role in helping women maintain a healthy body composition. It is important for bone strength and development of lean muscle mass and strength. Testosterone also contributes to overall sense of well-being and energy level.
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No. Not known to help in that respect. And the risks to that age woman would be significant depending on medical history. But hormones are not known to increase wound healing in that respect.
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Yes! Over a decade ago, women's health initiative turned hormone replacement on its ear. Initially, we told everyone to throw the baby out w/bath water. Now, a decade later, we're beginning to think that hrt is only bad if you start it 5-10yrs post-menopause when you have no good reason (if you're asymptomatic, you don't need it) & just want to protect "something". Whi shows there's no prevention.
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A Team Decision. Any one considering a gender re-assignment should be comprehensively evaluated by a team consisting of a psychiatrist, psychologist and endocrinologist as well as a sexual re-assignment plastic surgeon. There are too many factors involved in making the decision to pursue re-assignment, rather than say any particular age is okay.
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Possible. There are several side effects to hrt, and libido issues are one. Menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms in and of themselves, can wreak havoc on a woman's sex drive/libido and orgasms in general. Discuss with your rx'ing dr. And hopefully adjusting and or changing meds may help. Best wishes.
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I am not. Aware of any evidence to support low dose hrt in post menopausel women having a negative effect on libido. Many things can, the biggest is fatigue. If u are up at night with hot flashes then, well, fatigue. With lack of estrogen vaginal tissue thing can occur creating pain and a negative association w/intercourse. Your decreased libido unlikely to improve by stopping hrt. Good luck.
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HRT! Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen, such as 17-beta-estradiol is done usually with doses of 0.5 to 2 mg. This dose will not typically result in levels equivalent to premenopause. Also, there is a natural loss on the modest testosterone levels. You can ask your doctor if you are a candidate for an estrogen/methyltestosterone pill which can help!
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Not really. Interesting question. This is technically possible, due to effects on ligaments, BUT, the effect would likely be quite minimal. Try yoga or stretching band exercises- these will probably work better.
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Many things. Testosterone in women has many functions. Besides its psychological and sexual effects, adequate levels of testosterone play an important role in helping women maintain a healthy body composition. It is important for bone strength and development of lean muscle mass and strength. Testosterone also contributes to overall sense of well-being and energy level.
Read more...

No. Not known to help in that respect. And the risks to that age woman would be significant depending on medical history. But hormones are not known to increase wound healing in that respect.
Read more...

Yes! Over a decade ago, women's health initiative turned hormone replacement on its ear. Initially, we told everyone to throw the baby out w/bath water. Now, a decade later, we're beginning to think that hrt is only bad if you start it 5-10yrs post-menopause when you have no good reason (if you're asymptomatic, you don't need it) & just want to protect "something". Whi shows there's no prevention.
Read more...

A Team Decision. Any one considering a gender re-assignment should be comprehensively evaluated by a team consisting of a psychiatrist, psychologist and endocrinologist as well as a sexual re-assignment plastic surgeon. There are too many factors involved in making the decision to pursue re-assignment, rather than say any particular age is okay.
Read more...

Possible. There are several side effects to hrt, and libido issues are one. Menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms in and of themselves, can wreak havoc on a woman's sex drive/libido and orgasms in general. Discuss with your rx'ing dr. And hopefully adjusting and or changing meds may help. Best wishes.
Read more...

I am not. Aware of any evidence to support low dose hrt in post menopausel women having a negative effect on libido. Many things can, the biggest is fatigue. If u are up at night with hot flashes then, well, fatigue. With lack of estrogen vaginal tissue thing can occur creating pain and a negative association w/intercourse. Your decreased libido unlikely to improve by stopping hrt. Good luck.
Read more...

HRT! Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen, such as 17-beta-estradiol is done usually with doses of 0.5 to 2 mg. This dose will not typically result in levels equivalent to premenopause. Also, there is a natural loss on the modest testosterone levels. You can ask your doctor if you are a candidate for an estrogen/methyltestosterone pill which can help!
Read more...

Not really. Interesting question. This is technically possible, due to effects on ligaments, BUT, the effect would likely be quite minimal. Try yoga or stretching band exercises- these will probably work better.
Read more...